Collection Sites: Household Hazardous Waste

All sites are free to Waukesha County residents. You must show proof of residency.

At collection sites:

• Stay in your car at all times

• Show proof of Waukesha County residency

• Arrive with all items in the trunk

• All items in a box or container for easy collection. You will get your gas can back.

Did you know that our drop off locations also have a reuse program?

• If you're looking for a household chemical, stop in and see what is available!
• Items offered for reuse are free

Any questions, contact us via email or at 262-896-8300.  There are two permanent sites and four one day collection sites:

2024 Collection Sites

2024: One Time Collection Events

 View holiday closures View Printable Collection Schedule

What To Drop Off

Open the Household Hazardous Waste brochure for more info on accepted items -- and items to dispose of elsewhere.

BUSINESS & AGRICULTURAL HAZARDOUS WASTE 

Call the Waukesha County Recycling office for business pesticide and agriculture chemical disposal. Preregister for this program. Email the completed form to [email protected].

Have items that are not accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Sites? 
Click to find out how to dispose of them.  

Product Exchange Program

Cleaning, automotive, and garden products can be donated for other residents to take home and repurpose.

The program is available at all county permanent household hazardous waste sites (view locations). Quantities and types of materials available vary, and participants must sign a liability waiver and standard release form.